Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii
Sea Life Park was the perfect place to go. Their setting, close to the ocean was a perfect back drop for photos. It wasn’t too big so we were able to get to a number of their shows. My favorite was the Dolphins! I ❤️ DOLPHINS! There is something about their gentleness and grace that is so fun and cute!
Photo taken with a Canon 50D
Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
One of the reasons I love Hawaii so much is because there are some very peaceful places! This one, that I found a few years ago, is one of those and each morning I go there to relax and plan out my life. ‘My Lagoon’, is the kind of place we all need, a place for thinking, meditation, re-evaluating and most of all ENJOYING LIFE!
Photo taken with an iPhone 5s
Honolulu, Hawaii
We went for a ride up to the Punchbowl or the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. It is so peaceful there, reverence to all those who gave their lives for our freedom!
There I saw these flowers, Bird of Paradise, which were one of my mom’s favorite flowers. They are so unique and their colors are gorgeous!
Photo taken with an iPhone 5s
Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii
The sun was setting so I walked out by the beach. There were lots of people there waiting for the perfect sunset. It didn’t come so everyone left, except for me and one other man, who remained looking out at the sky.
I have learned thru the years that there are many stages to a sunset and even though the sun maybe below the horizon beauty can still shine forth and this evening was a perfect example of that. It definitely was worth the wait!
Photo taken with a Canon 50D
Niederkassel, Germany
As, my friend, Christine and I walked thru the forest and along the Rhein, we saw this mother duck with her ducklings right behind her. No matter where she went or what she did, they stayed in this straight line! Notice the Crane behind them watching for dinner.
Photo taken with a Canon 50D
Niederkassel, Germany
After arriving at our friend Christine’s house, we went for a walk along the River Rhine. It was so lovely and peaceful. There were Ducks and Swans which we fed. One of the mother’s and her two babies, Cygnets, stayed back, but finally came over for food. These little Cygnets were adorable!
Photo taken with a Canon 50D
Niederkassel, Germany
Here is the walking bridge that takes you over to the peninsula where we walked thru the forest to the River Rhine. Though this water is apart of the Rhine, the big part of the river, that has river boats on it, is on the other side. We passed beautiful flowers, swans, other people & had a wonderful time walking thru the forest and along the Rhine!
Photo taken with an iPhone 5s
Scy-Chazelles, France
The home of Robert Schuman is very modest and shows what a humble man he was! Thanks to Marlies & Helmut Werner for bringing us here! This photo was taken from his garden showing the back of his house with the steeple of the church he visited daily which is across the street from his home.
Photo taken with a Canon 50D
